Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
Living with chronic illness can be exhausting—but sometimes, the best medicine isn’t in a prescription bottle. For me, it came in the form of two tiny Gauls named Asterix and Obelix. This heartfelt reflection explores how nostalgia, humor, and childhood comfort shows like Asterix & Obelix help me cope with sarcoidosis, heart failure, and the unpredictable chaos of chronic illness.
Even before summer hits, my body—and soul—longs for sunlight and salt air. For those living with chronic illness, like sarcoidosis, the dream of a beach getaway isn’t just about fun—it’s about healing, freedom, and survival.
In a world dominated by TikTok and fleeting attention spans, are newsletters becoming obsolete? Discover a heartfelt journey from a private chef and debut novelist who navigated the highs and lows of newsletter writing, offering insights for authors, creatives, and those battling chronic illness.
Eighteen years ago this month, my life changed forever. That was the day I officially began this journey with sarcoidosis after undergoing an open lung biopsy—the most brutal medical procedure I’ve ever experienced. Four years later, I wrote about it, but never shared it. Until now. Despite the trauma, I’ve never regretted doing the biopsy. …
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Living with sarcoidosis and heart failure while trying to write, cook, and stay emotionally balanced is already a full-time gig. Add being an INFJ–INFP hybrid—an empathic perfectionist who feels everything—and you’ve got the recipe for both magic and meltdown. This is my story of navigating chronic illness, creativity, and compassion without completely burning out in the process.
Tate Basildon 